Goldman Sachs after the Fed and BOJ
Our US economists think the statement signals a clear bias to tighten in the relatively near future. The statement indicated that "the case for an increase in the federal funds rate has strengthened", and noted that risks to the outlook were now "roughly balanced". with three committee members dissenting, the first time in five years that three voters have dissented in the same direction. The Summary of Economic Projections was a bit more dovish, showing one hike this year and two hikes next year, down from two and three, respectively.
